Friday, July 4, 2008

Swap 6 - Berlin

We´re very fortunate to be swapping for a week in a lovely apartment in the former East Berlin:So far, this city is absolutely fascinating. The highlights for me, though, have tended to be not only thought-provoking, but somewhat sad, such as the ´Pieta´-like sculpture by Kathe Kollwitz of a dead soldier being cradled by his mother:The rather controversial Memorial to the Jews:And an intact section of the Berlin Wall:

About Me

I live in a boatshed and I like beautiful things. I would say that my style is a mixture of vintage, French and bohemian. I like the country house look, but with a laid-back feel. Most of my furnishings are pre-loved as I prefer the look and feel of old things.